What
repairs are eligible?
Enhanced senior home repair addresses health and safety concerns
such as repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and ventilation
systems, roof repairs, and accessibility improvements (doors, windows,
wheelchair ramps, railings, grab bars). Major repairs and replacement
of appliances are not eligible under this program.

Minor
senior home repair is limited to those repairs which can be
completely fixed by a handyman. Typical repairs include fixing or
replacing leaky faucets, leaking toilets, broken screens, faulty
locks, slow or clogged drains, or defective shower heads.

How
do I apply for senior home repair?
To apply for assistance through the Senior Home Repair Program,
please call the Office on Aging at 1-800-510-2020. They will take
your application by telephone. You may also call this number if
you have any questions or need more information.

Home Rehabilitation
Program
The Home Rehabilitation Program provides one-time grants to qualified
low-income homeowners to repair or improve their homes. The grant
allows homeowners to enhance the exterior appearance of their home
and to make exterior and interior repairs.

What
are the requirements of the homeowner?
The homeowner is required to enter into a property maintenance agreement,
which specifies that the homeowner will maintain the property in
good condition. The minimum term of the agreement is ten years,
and the maximum term of the agreement is 45 years. The length of
the agreement is determined by a number of factors, which will be
determined and explained as part of the application process.

Who
does the work?
The County of Riverside prepares a work write-up outlining the work
to be completed, and obtains a minimum of three bids from licensed,
qualified contractors. The contractor with the lowest bid will be
selected to perform the work. All contractors must meet minimum
County qualifications regarding licensing, experience, insurance,
and competence.

How
do I apply?
Prospective participants should call 1-800-909-0079 to request an
application and to receive more information. The terms and conditions
of the rehabilitation program are, from time to time, subject to
change.

For
complete information, please call:

Housing
Division of the Riverside County
Economic Development Agency at
1-800-909-0079